Military to Project Management

We are thrilled to announce that PMI Central Iowa will be hosting a monthly book club! With this, we are looking for smart readers who are willing to discuss enlightening, challenging, engaging and compelling topics relevant to Project Management.

The first book we will be diving into is The Professional Project Manager's Guide to Understanding Agile by John Stenbeck. John G. Stenbeck, PMP, PMI-ACP, CSM, CSP, is a sought-after Keynote speaker, three-time #1 Amazon Best Selling author whose books achieved over $3 million in sales, and the President of GR8PM, Inc.

If you are wanting to better understand how Agile is now addressed by PMI, this book is a must read. It provides significant insights into the PMBOK Guide Sixth Edition and the Agile Practice Guide that describe the merger of Agile with traditional project management.

Participating in this Book Club qualifies for Technical PDUs with Reading and Informal Learning. If you would like to find out more, please contact Angela Lovan, Director of Logistics, at dirlogistics@pmi-centraliowa.org.

The PMI-CIC Dinner Meeting will take place on Thursday, March 21st at 5:30. You are welcome to join us for Networking beginning at 5 at the Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines/Urbandale, located at 8600 Northpark Dr, Johnston, IA 50131.

One of the busiest keynote speakers in the U.S., Kit Welchlin is often described as "high energy" and "entertaining." Kit weaves his light-hearted sense of humor, practical stories, and strategies into his keynote presentations and seminars, whether he's speaking about how to improve customer service, stress management in the workplace, intergenerational communication, or how to handle difficult people.

Would your company be interested in hosting a PMI Chapter Meeting? There is no cost to the company. Requirements would be to accommodate between 60-100 registrants. The Director of Logistics will work with your company café, if applicable, or arrange for catering services. This is an networking opportunity for your fellow project managers. For more details or answers to your questions, please contact Angela Lovan, Director of Logistics